RESISTO

Name

RESISTO

Legal name

RESISTO (Division of SOPREMA)

Website

https://resisto.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials & Building Envelope Products

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (326140), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulation Retail (Fiberglass, Foam Board, Spray Foam Kits) (CRAIAEAE), Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners) (IMALABAJ)

Keywords

• Construction waterproofing
• Building insulation products
• Air barrier membranes
• Roofing membranes
• Asphalt maintenance products

Headquarters

HQ city

Drummondville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Material Sales: RESISTO generates revenue through the sale of waterproofing, insulation, and maintenance products for construction and renovation. Products are sold through retail banners and distributors across Canada. Manufacturing is done in 11 factories strategically located across Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RESISTO manufactures and sells waterproofing, insulation, and maintenance products for residential and commercial construction and renovation. The product portfolio spans self-adhesive SBS modified bitumen membranes, extruded polystyrene (SOPRA-XPS) insulation panels, cellulose insulation, drainage boards, air and vapor barrier membranes (REDZONE), and asphalt repair/maintenance products. Products are distributed through 1,600+ retail points and a national distributor network across Canada.

Product overview

RESISTO is a division of SOPREMA Canada specializing in construction and renovation products for the Canadian market. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core functions: Waterproofing (membranes, coatings, sealants for roofs, foundations, walls, doors and windows), Insulation (SOPRA-XPS extruded polystyrene panels, reflective insulation, cellulose insulation), and Maintenance (asphalt repair products, driveway sealers and protectors). The product line spans multiple building components including Asphalt Surfaces, Ceilings and Attics, Decks and Balconies, Doors and Windows, Foundations, Indoor Applications, Roofs, and Walls. The portfolio includes proprietary brands (RESISTO products), sub-brands (SOPREMA Products, CHEM LINK Products), and acquired brands. Key products include REDZONE air and vapor barrier membranes, ICF FOUNDATION MEMBRANE, SOPRA-XPS insulation panels with reduced GWP, asphalt repair and protection products, and various waterproofing solutions. The products are distributed through over 1,600 retail points across Canada with support from 45 sales representatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RESISTO PRODUCTS: Primary product brand for waterproofing, insulation, and maintenance products for construction and renovation.
• SOPREMA PRODUCTS
• CHEM LINK PRODUCTS
• REDZONE
• RESISTOSEAL
• SOPRA-XPS
• SOPRA-CELLULOSE
• House Rescue Web Series

Products and services

• Waterproofing Products Waterproofing product line designed to protect the integrity of building envelopes against all weather conditions, preventing water, air, and ice infiltration from roofs to foundations, sold to professional contractors and DIY homeowners across Canada.
• Insulation Products High-performance and high-quality insulation products including extruded polystyrene (SOPRA-XPS), polyisocyanurate, and cellulose insulation that adapt to the realities faced by building contractors and owners, generating energy savings in new construction and renovation projects.
• Maintenance Products Products for maintaining asphalt driveways including cleaners and protectants to properly maintain driveways, whether for cleaning, protecting, or repairing cracks, targeted at residential property owners.
• REDZONE Air and Vapor Barrier Membrane A 1 mm (40 mils) self-adhesive membrane composed of elastomeric SBS bitumen and trilaminate woven polyethylene with silicone film underface that seals air and vapor around door and window frames as well as around roof details, designed for professional contractors and DIY installers.
• REDZONE Corner Guard Pre-formed accessory designed to cover and protect the junction between the sill and the jamb at door and window openings, saving time and reducing costly mistakes from intricate cutting, bending, sealing, and caulking.

Quantifiable outcome

• SOPRA-XPS has the lowest carbon footprint of all XPS insulations at 2.06 kg CO2 eq per m2 over its lifecycle
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SOPREMAcoreOthersRESISTO is a division of SOPREMA, an international construction material company. SOPREMA manages operations from Drummondville, Québec, Canada and provides corporate oversight, manufacturing capabilities, and brand identity. All websites and legal operations fall under SOPREMA's jurisdiction.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SOPREMA: SOPREMA is RESISTO's parent company and the most directly comparable peer, manufacturing SBS-modified bitumen membranes, waterproofing systems, and insulation products globally. RESISTO operates as SOPREMA's Canadian retail division, sharing product lines and technology including SOPRA-XPS and REDZONE.
• IKO Industries: IKO is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer of roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and insulation (including XPS and polyiso) for residential and commercial construction, competing head-to-head with RESISTO in the Canadian retail and contractor channels.
• BP Canada (Building Products of Canada): BP Canada manufactures roofing shingles, waterproofing membranes, and insulation products distributed through Canadian lumber and hardware retailers (Rona, Home Hardware, BMR), directly competing with RESISTO in the same retail banners.
• Henry Company: Henry Company is a North American manufacturer of self-adhesive waterproofing membranes, air barriers, and roof coatings — products that closely overlap with RESISTO's REDZONE and SBS bitumen membrane portfolio in Canadian residential and commercial applications.
• Derbigum Americas: Derbigum Americas was acquired by SOPREMA (RESISTO's parent) and is a sister brand offering bituminous waterproofing membranes. It represents a closely related peer in modified bitumen membrane technology and commercial roofing waterproofing systems.

Broad incumbents

• GAF Materials (now part of Standard Industries): GAF is North America's largest roofing manufacturer with extensive waterproofing membrane and insulation product lines. While primarily a US-focused incumbent, it competes with RESISTO in commercial waterproofing and increasingly in residential building envelope systems in Canada.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle is a major North American manufacturer of single-ply roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and rigid foam insulation (including XPS) for commercial and residential construction. It is a broad incumbent competing with RESISTO in commercial and institutional waterproofing.
• Sika Canada: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company with a strong Canadian presence in waterproofing membranes, sealants, adhesives, and concrete protection products, overlapping significantly with RESISTO's foundation and roof waterproofing portfolios.
• Owens Corning Canada: Owens Corning is a global building materials leader with a strong XPS/foam insulation portfolio (FOAMULAR) and roofing shingle lines that compete with RESISTO's SOPRA-XPS and waterproofing products in Canadian retail and commercial channels.
• Mapei Canada: Mapei is a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the construction industry with a strong Canadian presence. Its waterproofing and concrete repair product lines compete with RESISTO's foundation coatings and sealant products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/resistoconstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/resisto
• Instagraminstagram.com/resisto_buildingproducts

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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